Four births, three at a birth center and one at home, and four very different experiences! In this episode, I talk with Chaya Stern about what led her to choose out-of-hospital birth, how each experience shaped her next birth, and what she learned along the way. We get into fast labors, birth center policies, coping with pain, informed consent, and her fourth birth at home, which included a shoulder dystocia. Chaya also shares how she became a feeding therapist and started Eaters and Feeders. Timestamps 02:00 | Chaya's journey into feeding therapy 10:07 | Why she chose out-of-hospital birth 12:34 | Preparing for her first birth 18:18 | Her first birth center water birth 23:49 | Her incredibly fast second birth 28:04 | Coping with labor pain 38:18 | Her third birth and the 24-hour deadline 56:01 | Why she chose home birth 60:40 | Home birth midwifery care 63:14 | Her fourth birth at home 68:29 | Shoulder dystocia and informed consent Connect with Chaya Chaya Stern is an occupational therapist and founder of Eaters and Feeders, helping families navigate picky eating and feeding challenges. Email: [email protected]: @eatersandfeeders | @thishilltoplife You deserve to go into your birth feeling confident, informed, and ready to own it. But knowing what you want and actually feeling confident enough to make it happen are two different things. That's where birth preparation comes in. Through Practical Hypnobirthing, we work on transforming your specific fears into bitachon, finding the tools that actually work for you, and learning how to speak up for yourself, even when things don't go as planned. Not just inspiration. Actual preparation. Ready to take ownership of your birth? Explore Keys to Birth or book a 15-minute call to see what kind of preparation is right for you. Batya Kahn Doula | Childbirth Educator | Certified Kallah Teacher Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: keystobirth.com Instagram: instagram.com/KeysToBirth

This is the story of how I brought trust and surrender into my 3rd birth. Because it was nothing I could have expected and I was ready for anything. Honestly, it paid off in a big way. So... how are you preparing for anything? Whatsapp, email, or dm me and let's talk about it! What would it feel like to know, for a fact, that you are making the perfect choices for YOUR birth? What if I told you that the secret is within you? You actually know exactly what it is that you need to do for your birth. Because you tried outsourcing this to your doctor, tried to be on the same page... and it's just not there. The answer is that you have it deep inside of you. But sometimes it's just too deep, and the noise from the outside is just too loud. How do you sift through it and actually find your inner voice? Click here for your 15-minute session so that we can really go deep- one-to-one. I have a limited number of these sessions where we can figure out what it is that you actually need for your birth. I will see you there. Become the Birth Creator Queen Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/KeysToBirth Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, Birth Educator, and Doula

Birth doesn't go how you plan it. You can plan to take a birth course later, and go into labor before you get the chance... That's exactly what happened to Rivka. She was super capable and strong, but there was so much more she learned along her journey. Listen in for her perspectives on Torah and birth and how she completely transformed her experiences. She owned it, and you can too! Hey, it's Batya and I would love to hear from you! Watch the free class- The Birth Creator Triangle by clicking here Become the Birth Creator Queen by clicking here Phone number/ whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/@torahbirthing Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD

Welcome to the Torah birthing podcast. My name is Batya Kahn, I am a Kallah Teacher, Rebbetzin, doula, and childbirth educator. In my years as a high school Chumash teacher, I noticed something important about our views on Torah and the world at large. I also realized that the Torah actually has the most brilliant tools for our lives and for motherhood in specific. Join me on this journey of discovery. It’s important to know, it’s important to learn, so let’s do this! I would love to connect with you! For more information about my childbirth education course and other services, email me: [email protected] or dm me: instagram.com/@torahbirthing

Naomi Drucker, a certified nurse midwife, joins to share her birth experiences, advice on preparing for birth and advocating for your choices. We also discuss the realities of birth, navigating hospital transfers, and empowering women in their birth journeys. What's in this episode:Naomi’s birth story and how it inspired her to pursue midwiferyThe importance of communication with healthcare providers and asking questionsPreparing for unmedicated, home, and twin birthsTransfer planningThe significance of Bitachon and owning your birth experience to reduce traumaThe postpartum care, including managing afterbirth pains and interventionsDiscussions about C-sections, inductions, and hospital interventions Resources Mentioned: Kosher After Ease Herbal Blend Get in touch with Naomi: losangelesmidwives.comInstagram.com/naomidruckernursemidwifeInstagram.com/losangelesmidwives What would it feel like to know, for a fact, that you are making the perfect choices for YOUR birth? What if I told you that the secret is within you? You actually know exactly what it is that you need to do for your birth. Because you tried outsourcing this to your doctor, tried to be on the same page... and it's just not there. The answer is that you have it deep inside of you. But sometimes it's just too deep, and the noise from the outside is just too loud. How do you sift through it and actually find your inner voice? Click here for your 15-minute session so that we can really go deep- one-to-one. I have a limited number of these sessions where we can figure out what it is that you actually need for your birth. I will see you there. Get your Keys to Birth Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: keystobirth.com Instagram: instagram.com/KeysToBirth Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, Birth Educator, and Doula

This one is for the first time mothers. Nechama shares how she trusted in her capability to give birth and had a homebirth with her first despite what everyone says about that. And here's the cool part: you can do it too! I have a question for you: What would it feel like to know, for a fact, that you are making the perfect choices for your birth? What if I told you that the secret is within you? You actually know exactly what it is that you need to do for your birth. Because you tried outsourcing this to your doctor, and tried to understand, and tried to feel good and be on the same page... and it's just not there. The answer is that you have it deep inside of you. But sometimes it's just too deep, and the noise from the outside is just too loud. How do you sift through it and actually find your inner voice? Click here for your 15-minute session so that we can really go deep- one-to-one. I have a limited number of these sessions where we can figure out what it is that you actually need for your birth. I will see you there. Become the Birth Creator Queen Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/bassykahn Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD

Malka Ohayon is a Certified HypnoBirthing® Educator She shares her intuitive c-section story and there are so many golden nuggets in here worth listening to. Inspiration for your intuion and c-sections. Reach Malka here: https://www.instagram.com/malksme https://wa.me/qr/MXHKBUP2NPMCE1 I have a question for you: What would it feel like to know, for a fact, that you are making the perfect choices for your birth? What if I told you that the secret is within you? You actually know exactly what it is that you need to do for your birth. Because you tried outsourcing this to your doctor, and tried to understand, and tried to feel good and be on the same page... and it's just not there. The answer is that you have it deep inside of you. But sometimes it's just too deep, and the noise from the outside is just too loud. How do you sift through it and actually find your inner voice? Click here for your 15-minute session so that we can really go deep- one-to-one. I have a limited number of these sessions where we can figure out what it is that you actually need for your birth. I will see you there. Become the Birth Creator Queen Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/bassykahn Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD

In this birth story, I had an incredible conversation with Tsippy Kraus. Tsippy is a mother of 7, Childbirth Educator and Birth Trauma Release Practitioner. She has a ton of personal and professional experience in the field and she's sharing her wisdom in this episode. Listen in and you'll understand what to do if your birth goes faster than you expect and how to navigate he hospital system in a whole new way. To learn more from Tsippy and her expertise, visit birthjourneysonline.com and check out all her offerings. Hey, it's Batya and I would love to hear from you! Watch the free class- The Birth Creator Triangle by clicking here Become the Birth Creator Queen by clicking here Phone number/ whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/@torahbirthing Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD

As a homeborn baby herself, Dina knew what she wanted when it came time to plan her own births. In this episode, Dina shares: -how she got her husband on board -the differences in care in Canada vs the US -How she used her intuition to make the best choices for herself and her babies -Her tips for dealing with pain -and so much more wisdom We also discuss the tips for pushing- the role of the uterus, the fundus, and the pelvic floor, as well as the importance of pelvic floor therapy. You can get in touch with Dina on Instagram: @dinabrez Hey, it's Batya and I would love to hear from you! Watch the free class- The Birth Creator Triangle by clicking here Become the Birth Creator Queen by clicking here Phone number/ whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/@torahbirthing Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD